An elderly kayaker has been rescued from the Winnipesaukee River after his kayak collapsed in Laconia.

Fire officials say a resident spotted the man struggling in the water near the Laconia River Walk and called emergency crews Tuesday afternoon.

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The Citizen reports that an emergency medical technician wearing a wet suit swam out to the man. A second rescuer swam out to help to secure the man, and the two were pulled to shore by police and firefighters.

The kayaker was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment.

A fire department official says the second swimmer, who was wearing a cold weather suit, was evaluated by paramedics for exposure to the cold.